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- 06/08/2017

When Evliya Çelebi writing his travelogue, which has a huge importance of Turkish culture, he gave us both a large bibliography of the period as well as a very entertaining story. Drawing on a few stories of his colorful travel writings and adventures were extremely enjoyable. Have many plenty of stories…
All aim was to display the papers as Çelebi’s own drawings. So I used digital tools as possible as minimal. After the painting process, the papers has scanned and put on an old paper texture. With adding the text it became ready.
Evliya Çelebi’s Travelogue” (Seyahatname) is the famous work by 17th-century Ottoman geographer and traveler Evliya Çelebi. Here’s a brief summary:
Evliya Çelebi’s Seyahatname recounts his travels throughout the Ottoman Empire and neighboring regions in the 17th century. The work provides a detailed account of the geographical expansion of the Ottoman Empire during that period and offers vivid descriptions of various communities and cultures.
Not only does the travelogue highlight geographical discoveries, but it also provides insights into different cultures, societies, and lifestyles of the era. Evliya Çelebi’s narratives are a rich source of information and details from that time.
Evliya Çelebi’s Seyahatname is a valuable resource for understanding the wealth, diversity, and extent of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century. It offers a wealth of information for historians and geography enthusiasts, providing a crucial perspective on the historical tapestry of the Ottoman Empire.